Roman Republic
What modern day country did the Roman republic start in?
Italy
The first emperor who ended the Roman Republic.
Julius Caesar
Who were the Jews that were strongly opposed to Roman Rule.
The Zealots
What were the followers of Jesus called?
Disciples or Apostles
Mosaic
Small multi-colored tiles or pebbles arranged to make a picture.
What did the Roman call the common people?
Plebeians
The great nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar who fought Mark Antony and Cleopatra for rule.
Augustus Caesar/Octavius
What happened after the Zealots Revolt in A.D. 6?
2,000 Jews were crucified.
Who was the Pharisee that persecuted Christians then converted and spread the message of Christianity to the gentiles?
Saul/Paul
Barbarians
Anyone who was not Roman/Greek. Referred mainly to the strong tribes on the boarders of the empire.
What are the laws of the Roman Republic called?
The Twelve Tables
Blamed and persecuted Christians for the Great Fire of Rome in A. D. 64.
Nero
Who is the Jewish carpenter that was born around the 0 date between BC and AD time?
Jesus
What did Emperor Claudius do to Christians.
Executed Valentine for marrying Christians when marriage was outlawed.
The Edict of Milan
Law that made all religions legal in the Roman Empire.
What is the name of the series of wars fought by the Roman Republic for control of the Mediterranean?
The Punic Wars
Divided the Roman Empire into two.
Diocletian
Who was the Roman Governor of the province of Judea around the time of Jesus' death?
Pontius Pilate
What did Emperor Diocletian do to Christians.
Forced everyone to sacrifice to the Roman gods and executed Christians who refused.
Consul
One of two government officials that are elected for 1 year terms and are responsible for carrying out the laws of the Senate.
What is the most powerful body of government in the Roman Republic?
The Senate.
Moved the capital to Byzantium later known as Constantinople.
Constantine
Why was Jesus crucified by the Romans.
The high priests accused him of creating a rebellion against the Roman Republic.
What did Emperor Constantine do to Christians.
Made Christianity legal and converted to Christianity.
Pax Romana
200 years of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.